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Assessment of continuing interprofessional education: lessons learned.
1Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at Women's College Hospital, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brian.Simmons@sunnybrook.ca
The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|September 4, 2009
Summary
Assessing learners in continuing interprofessional education (CIPE) remains limited due to workplace challenges. This article explores designing effective CIPE assessment strategies using collaborative competencies and diverse methods.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Interprofessional Learning
- Assessment Strategies
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) and continuing interprofessional education (CIPE) are growing fields in health professions education.
- Learner assessment in IPE and CIPE is currently limited, particularly in clinical settings.
- Barriers to effective team assessment in CIPE include access, resources, and staffing shortages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore key issues and challenges in assessing CIPE.
- To reflect on designing and implementing IPE activities within university curricula.
- To determine the purpose of assessment and utilize collaborative competencies for evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and practices in IPE and CIPE assessment.
- Discussion of designing an IPE activity within a university curriculum.
- Focus on developing assessment blueprints and utilizing collaborative competencies.
- Exploration of multiple assessment methods and simulation.
Main Results:
- Designing effective CIPE assessment requires clear purpose and focus on collaborative competencies.
- Assessment blueprints are crucial for ensuring exposure to relevant competencies.
- Multiple assessment methods and simulation offer potential for robust evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Despite challenges, adherence to assessment principles is vital for CIPE programs.
- Strategic design incorporating collaborative competencies and varied methods can improve CIPE assessment.
- Simulation holds promise as a valuable tool for assessing CIPE.
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